Dr. Seuss’ birthday is March 2nd. Our family’s absolute favorite Dr. Seuss book is Green Eggs and Ham. Recently we read this favorite book of ours after dinner and had a fun dessert to go along with it – Green Eggs and Ham cookies. I saw a picture of these cookies on Pinterest and thoughtContinue Reading
The Waiting Game
One of the hardest parts of pregnancy might very well be the waiting at the end. Waiting and wondering when your little one will arrive. You go to bed each night wondering if perhaps tomorrow will be your baby’s birthday. The uncertainty of when baby will arrive can really take a toll on a full-termContinue Reading
When Motherhood Isn’t What You Signed Up For
On the first day of a new semester, our five year old eagerly headed off to his new preschool class. When his daddy brought him home at lunch time, I greeted them at the door and said, “Hey buddy, how was school today?” He emphatically stated, “That was not what I signed up forContinue Reading
Printable Family Dinner Conversation Starters Cards
Even before my husband and I had any children, it was important to me for us to have dinner as a family, just the two of us, as often as possible. Growing up, my family didn’t have dinner together often. Due to work schedules, sports schedules, and extra-curricular activities, eating dinner as a family becameContinue Reading
Preparing Yourself for the Day Your Child Leaves the Nest
Last week was my oldest’s sixteenth birthday. Where did the time go? It seems like just yesterday I was changing her diapers, teaching her the alphabet, and singing Jesus Loves Me to comfort her. Now we’re in the midst of driver’s training, high school transcripts, and, I hate to even think this, boys. OnContinue Reading
50 Family Dinner Favorites
Earlier this week I mentioned how important it was for our family to eat dinner together as often as possible. I also told you about an amazing giveaway; did you enter? You could win an All-Clad Cookware Set valued at $800 that will get you on your way to getting your family back around theContinue Reading
Postpartum Freezer Meals & FREE Freezer Inventory Printable
I can not stress enough how important it is to make and freeze meals before baby comes! This is a must-do for any expecting mom. Even if you have a meal support system in place (church, friends), that will come to an end. Depending on your situation, I would suggest having 1-4 weeks worth ofContinue Reading
Alpha-Phonics Review
Teaching my children to read is one of my favorite parts about homeschooling. I love the look of joy and amazement on their little faces when they sound out their first word and read that first sentence. Those are truly priceless moments and it’s during those times that a realize just how blessed I amContinue Reading
Helping Kids Memorize Scripture & FREE Printable Scripture Copywork
Today I’m back over at Hip Homeschool Moms sharing 5 Simple Ways to Help Kids Memorize Scripture. I’ve also included a FREE copywork printable containing 20 scriptures about LOVE. So make sure you head over there, read my simple tips for memorizing scripture, and get your freebie at the end of the post. Continue Reading
10 Christian Pregnancy & Birth Books
It wasn’t until after my first child was born that I found Christ. And it wasn’t until after my third child was born that I realized I needed to include Him in my pregnancy and birth process. From my third pregnancy and birth, I learned that He is in control and that all my planning was in vain. Continue Reading
